80 FR 25765 - 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Exchange Alumni Virtual Program

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 86 (May 5, 2015)

The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB. DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to July 6, 2015.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25765-25766]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10491]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 9125]


60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Exchange Alumni 
Virtual Program

ACTION: Notice of request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. 
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are 
requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals 
and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for 
public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
    DATE(S): The Department will accept comments from the public up to 
July 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
     Web: Persons with access to the Internet may comment on 
this notice by going to www.Regulations.gov. You can search for the 
document by entering Docket Number: ``DOS-2015-0020'' in the Search 
field. Then click the ``Comment Now'' button and complete the comment 
form.
     Email: [email protected].
     Regular Mail: Send written comments to: Bureau of 
Educational and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; SA-5, 2200 
C Street NW., Washington, DC 20522.
    You must include the DS form number (if applicable), information 
collection title, and the OMB control number in any correspondence.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for additional 
information regarding the collection listed in this notice, including 
requests for copies of the proposed collection instrument and 
supporting documents, to Megan Huber, Bureau of Educational and 
Cultural Affairs; U.S. Department of State; SA-5, 2200 C Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20522, who may be reached on 202-632-9487 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
     Title of Information Collection: Exchange Alumni Virtual 
Program.
     OMB Control Number: None.
     Type of Request: New Collection.
     Originating Office: Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs, Alumni Affairs Division, ECA/P/A.
     Form Number: DS-7010.
     Respondents: Exchange program alumni of U.S. government-
sponsored exchange programs.
     Estimated Number of Respondents: 100.
     Estimated Number of Responses: 100.
     Average Time per Response: Approximately 30 minutes per 
response.
     Total Estimated Burden Time: 50 hours.
     Frequency: On Occasion.
     Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
    We are soliciting public comments to permit the Department to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is 
necessary for the proper functions of the Department.
     Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of the time and cost 
burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used.
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected.
     Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, 
including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.
    Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are 
public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you 
should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your 
personal information, will be available for public review.

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    Abstract of proposed collection:
    The Exchange Alumni Virtual Program provides a platform for former 
participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to extend 
and multiply the impacts of their exchanges by virtually engaging with 
foreign alumni and students. The program supports critical foreign 
policy goals, such as enhancing English learning and the promotion of 
American culture and values abroad, particularly in countries where 
views of American culture may not always be positive. The program also 
provides American alumni with an opportunity to develop their foreign 
language skills in critical languages or other competencies gained on 
their exchange programs, while continuing to deepen their own cultural 
awareness and global skills.
    The information is sought pursuant to the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (also known as the Fulbright-
Hays Act) (22 U.S.C. 2451 et seq.).
    Respondents to this form are U.S. government-sponsored exchange 
program alumni. Alumni Affairs collects data from program applicants in 
order to determine eligibility and to choose the best candidates for 
the program.
    Methodology:
    Information will be collected electronically, via the International 
Exchange Alumni Web site, alumni.state.gov.

     Dated: April 29, 2015.
Rick Ruth,
Acting Deputy Director, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 
Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2015-10491 Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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